Supercharge Your Career as a Solar Panel Installer
As demand for clean energy continues to grow, skilled solar panel installers are needed to help build and maintain solar energy systems. St. Louis Community College’s free, short-term solar installer training program helps you develop the skills needed to install, maintain and troubleshoot solar systems for homes and businesses.
The program prepares you to earn industry-recognized credentials, including the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Associate credential and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certification. These credentials can help you qualify for entry-level roles in solar installation, system maintenance and other renewable energy careers.
What is the Solar Installer Training Program at St. Louis Community College?
The solar installer training program at STLCC prepares you for entry-level work installing, maintaining and repairing solar energy systems. Training covers both residential and commercial solar projects and introduces the tools, safety practices and procedures used in the field.
Through hands-on instruction, you'll learn how to:
- Safely install and handle solar panels.
- Set up and integrate electrical systems for solar projects.
- Maintain and troubleshoot solar energy systems.
- Understand permits, codes and regulations.
- Explain solar system operations and efficiency to customers.
This free training program is offered in partnership with the Saint Louis University Center for Environmental Education and Training and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. It is designed to help eligible individuals build foundational skills and begin a career in the growing solar energy industry.
What Can You Do as a Solar Installer?
Completing the solar installer program prepares you for entry-level opportunities in the growing solar energy industry. You’ll develop the skills needed to support solar installation projects while earning industry-recognized credentials that can help you stand out to employers in renewable energy and construction fields.
Credentials earned in the program include OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety, 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), OSHA 7405 Fall Hazard Awareness and the NABCEP Solar Photovoltaic Associate credential.
With these credentials, you’ll be prepared to assist with solar installation, system maintenance and other renewable energy projects while following safety requirements and industry standards. Solar installers work on residential, commercial and industrial projects, helping organizations and homeowners transition to clean energy solutions.
As you gain experience, you may pursue advanced opportunities such as solar project manager, system designer, site supervisor or other leadership roles within the growing solar industry.
Solar Installer Short-Term Career Training
- Location: Florissant Valley, 3547 Olive St. - St. Louis University
- Duration: Five weeks, Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Class dates: April 2027
- Student cost: No cost
- Program contact name: Bahi Talundzic
- Program contact email: italundzic@stlcc.edu
- Program contact number: 314-644-9786
Requirements
To be considered for this opportunity, you must attend an information session, complete an interview and meet these prerequisites:
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- Have a current, valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Eligible for employment in the United States.
- Pass a drug screening.
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Register at SLATE to complete the WorkKeys assessment and provide proof of passing scores on the Workplace Documents (5), Applied Mathematics (5) and Graphic Literacy (4) sections. WorkKeys is an assessment used by employers and job training programs to determine workplace readiness.
Note: Priority is given to residents of the Promise Zone with a valid driver's license.
Information Sessions
Join us to learn about the solar installer program and start the enrollment process.
Date/Time: Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Location: Transportation Education Center, 5475 Highland Park, room TC-139, STLCC-Forest Park